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Definition of dishcloth

dishcloth

/ˈdɪʃˌklɔːθ/
dish · cloth
Plural:dishcloths
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dishcloth Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A cloth used for washing dishes, wiping countertops, and cleaning other kitchen surfaces.

Example

"She wrung out the wet dishcloth and hung it over the edge of the sink to dry."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often distinguished from a 'dish towel'; a dishcloth is primarily used wet for washing or wiping dishes and surfaces, whereas a dish towel is used dry for drying them.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound word formed from 'dish' and 'cloth', used in English since the late Middle Ages to describe a simple piece of fabric dedicated to cleaning tableware.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dishcloth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dishcloth
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